Marshall Rogers: Brightest Days and Darkest Knights

From underdog to icon, Marshall Rogers helped redefine Batman for generations, inspiring readers and up-and-coming artists alike. Initially savaged by editors at DC Comics, his style was uniquely complex with vast and angular architectural design anchoring his storytelling, and it immediately caught on with fans for his depictions of the Darknight Detective, Hugo Strange, The Joker, Silver St. Cloud, Dr. Strange, Cap'n Quick and a Foozle, and more. And though his output was relatively small in comparison to many of his contemporaries, his impact outlived the artist himself, and inspired a loyal following and affection.

Now, Rogers' story is told by friends, collaborators, and family members, delving deep into a complicated and conflicted man and his art, as we feature inker Terry Austin, friend and fellow artist Michael Netzer, Dan Greenfield's extensive interview with writer Steve Englehart (conducted for 13thDimension.com), and others recounting their time and camaraderie with Rogers, alongside an in-depth interview with Marshall himself, and a wealth of art both familiar and rarely seen.

Written by Jeff Messer and Dewey Cassell (authors of the Eisner Award-nominated Mike Grell: Life Is Drawing Without An Eraser), this book shines a light on the fan-favorite artist's brightest moments and darkest days. Featuring a new cover collaboration by Marshall Rogers and Terry Austin!

Author: Jeff Messer,Dewey Cassell
Publisher: Two Morrows Publishing
Published: 07/23/2025
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.70w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781605491301

About the Author
Cassell, Dewey: - Dewey Cassell has written over 50 articles for magazines such as Back Issue, Alter Ego, Rough Stuff, and Jack Kirby Collector. He has written four books, including The Art of George Tuska, Marie Severin: The Mirthful Mistress of Comics (nominated for a 2013 Eisner Award for Best Comics-Related Book), The Incredible Herb Trimpe, and Mike Grell: Life Is Drawing Without An Eraser (nominated for a 2019 Eisner Award for Best Comics-Related Book.) He also wrote the introductions to volume 5 of the IRON MAN Marvel Masterworks and volume 11 of the HULK Marvel Masterworks.Messer, Jeff: - Jeff Messer is an Eisner Award nominated writer, publisher, theatre guy, radio guy, comic book geek, and father. He is co-author of Mike Grell: Life Is Drawing Without An Eraser, and writer and creator of the Sex, Spies and Rock & Roll comic series.Rogers, Marshall: - "William Marshall Rogers III (January 22, 1950[1] - March 24, 2007), [2] known professionally as Marshall Rogers, was an American comics artist best known for his work at Marvel and DC Comics in the 1970s."